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“It is critical that we hear from you because you are a central part of the solution."

We spoke with six Marines who were in the battle and asked them to share the most unbelievable things they witnessed.

Marines can officially kiss their existing rifle optics goodbye: the service just issued a $64 million contract to furnish grunts with a brand new Squad Common Optic.

"The loss of two of our teammates is something that affects us all.”

"The United States will not serve as a safe haven for human rights violators and war criminals."

“It’s what Marines are expected to do."

“Now I look back, and I'm horrified that I put that female Marine through that level of crap over it."

The film captures Green Berets with the 10th Special Forces Group conducting field training exercises.

It sounds like an idea that was cooked up in a Hollywood writer's room, but it really happened.

Fuck that.

“Tattoos and long hair do not change my combat effectiveness.”

"I could no longer be the person I was prior to the Marine Corps."

The Marine Corps may need to retake the punctuation MCI.

"It tastes like blood with a hint of fish."

Cohesive teams require trusting the person next to you.

“This changes how we operate honestly."

Acting Defense Secretary Pat Shanahan showed up to Afghanistan on Monday wearing an outfit befitting the most evil of Bond villains.

"I’m generally averse to wearing a coat and tie."

Check your financial health.